Hidalgo

In the 1890's Frank T. Hopkins, a former U.S. Cavalry dispatch rider who is haunted by memories of what he saw at the battle of Wounded Knee, and his mustang Hidalgo, are performing in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, billed as the greatest horse and rider the West has ever known. This leads them to be invited to run in the 3,000 mile endurance race across the Middle Eastern desert, the Ocean of Fire, by one of the leading Arabian Sheiks. The race soon becomes not only a matter of pride and honor for Frank, but a race for his very survival as he and his horse attempt the impossible.

This is one of the best movies that most people have never seen. I have watched it dozens of times and enjoy it everytime. Well written and constructed, the plot takes a new turn just when you think things are going to slow down. It gets off to a bit of a slow start, but stay with it; it's well worth it.